US State Department says Cuba has contributed up to 5,000 fighters for Russia's war in Ukraine and is providing "diplomatic and political support for Moscow", according to Axios

The U.S. State Department's claim about Cuba supplying fighters to Russia highlights a potential escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly in the context of U.S.-Cuba relations. Such developments could lead to increased scrutiny on assets linked to Cuba and Russia, and may also prompt market volatility as investors reassess risks associated with this shifting landscape.